Physician, Hospital Medicine Nocturnist, Internal Medicine (San Francisco, CA)

Physician, Hospital Medicine Nocturnist, Internal Medicine (San Francisco, CA)

San Francisco, CaliforniaPosted 15d agoattending physician
~$350,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 14 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Internal MedicineFull-timeNight shifts: Weekdays 8pm-8am (12 hours), Weekends 6pm-8am (14 hours), generally 5 days on followed by 10 days off · No in-person call burden stated; night shifts only as scheduled

Overview

Location
San Francisco, California
Schedule
Night shifts: Weekdays 8pm-8am (12 hours), Weekends 6pm-8am (14 hours), generally 5 days on followed by 10 days off · No in-person call burden stated; night shifts only as scheduled
SalaryDr Signal range
$310k – $390k

14 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Academic-affiliated hospital medicine service at tertiary care flagship hospital · Hospital (CPMC flagship hospital)

Role summary

This is a full-time nocturnist hospital medicine position at Sutter Health's CPMC flagship hospital in San Francisco, working primarily night shifts in a tertiary care environment caring for medically complex patients. The position offers comprehensive benefits including EPIC EMR, malpractice tail coverage, CME stipend, retirement profit-sharing, and relocation support.

What the posting highlights

  • Shift based inpatient hospitalist nocturnist role with eHospitalist cross coverage
  • Care setting: Inpatient hospital medicine with no rounding in closed ICU; cross coverage as eHospitalist from 6pm-2am
  • Patient population: Medically complex patients including transplant, hepatology, gastroenterology, cardiology, nephrology, and general internal medicine
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$310k–$390k · $350k median
$300kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$400k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$310k – $390k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
14 recent physician reports · state cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation

Benefits named in the posting

  • Medical coverage beginning day one with multiple plans
  • Dental and vision 100% employer paid
  • 8% employer-funded profit-sharing retirement contribution with no employee contribution
  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • $6,000 annual CME allowance
  • Relocation assistance and professional development resources
Physician-reported total comp$310k–$390k · $350k median
$300kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$400k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 14 recent, approved physician reports (state cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG)

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Academic-affiliated hospital medicine service at tertiary care flagship hospital
Facility type
Hospital (CPMC flagship hospital)
Patient population
Medically complex patients including transplant, hepatology, gastroenterology, cardiology, nephrology, and general internal medicine
EHR
EPIC
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
California
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Academic-affiliated hospital medicine service at tertiary care flagship hospital

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Questions to ask the employer

  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Night shifts: Weekdays 8pm-8am (12 hours), Weekends 6pm-8am (14 hours), generally 5 days on followed by 10 days off
Call burden
No in-person call burden stated; night shifts only as scheduled
Shift type
Night shifts
Inpatient / outpatient
Inpatient hospital medicine with no rounding in closed ICU; cross coverage as eHospitalist from 6pm-2am
Coverage model
Shift based inpatient hospitalist nocturnist role with eHospitalist cross coverage
FTE
1
Teaching
Yes
Research
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
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Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 wk ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
95%

Full description

Opportunity Information This is an opportunity to work with a world-renowned transplant group in managing a diverse panel of transplant, hepatology, gastroenterology, cardiology, nephrology and general internal medicine patients. Hospitalist work will integrate general and perioperative medicine, liver disease, complex GI, advanced heart failure and specialty cardiac care, and end-organ disease management into a team that maximizes patient satisfaction and outcomes. Oversee care for medically complex patients while working closely with a full complement of consult services, a top-notch radiology service and an interactive inpatient pharmacy team The service load is designed to provide excellent work-life balance while allowing careful and considered care for each patient at Sutter Health's Flagship Hospital. CPMC (a Leapfrog Group Top Hospital) has been considered the best hospital in the Bay Area (San Francisco Chronicle reader survey) and the 'Healthiest Hospital in America' (Natural Health magazine). 1.0 FTE is equivalent to 10 shifts/per month (generally 5 days on, 10 days off pattern) Weekday Shifts 12 hours (8pm-8am) Weekend Shifts 14 hours (6pm-8am) eHospitalist for cross coverage from 6pm-2am Closed ICU with no rounding Opportunity to work with top tiered subspecialists in the country Qualifications BC/BE in Internal Medicine Active and unrestricted CA Medical License Experience with tertiary care medicine is highly preferred Join Us and Enjoy Sutter West Bay Medical Group provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, financial well-being, and work-life balance: Medical Coverage: Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0-$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums-no employee contribution required Malpractice Insurance: Tail coverage including Continuing Medical Education: $6,000 annual CME allowance Relocation & Support: Relocation assistance and access to professional development resources Technology: Fully integrated EPIC EMR across both clinic and hospital settings Professional Development: Opportunities for teaching, research, innovation, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement Organization Details Why Sutter Health and Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) Sutter Health offers a uniquely physician‑aligned environment, large enough to support innovation and investment, yet local enough to preserve the autonomy, relationships, and purpose that matter to clinicians. SWBMG is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of nearly 500 clinicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG. Physicians work as a team to provide patient-focused care that encourages a sense of teamwork. SPMF provides physicians with an administrative infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on patient care. Why This Matters for You Joining Sutter means more than stepping into a role - it's an opportunity to Be part of a forward-thinking program shaping the future of care Practice in a system investing heavily in innovation, technology, and growth Contribute to expanding access to world-class transplant & neurological services in San Francisco Build your career within a modern, collaborative, and evolving care environment Be Part of What's Next If you're looking to combine meaningful clinical work with innovation and growth , this is your opportunity to make an impact. Community Information Living in San Francisco San Francisco offers a unique combination of professional opportunity, intellectual energy, and quality of life for physicians drawn to innovation and impact. As a global hub for healthcare innovation, life sciences, and research, the city attracts forward-thinking clinicians and collaborators shaping the future of medicine. Its strong academic environment and commitment to equity and access create a compelling setting for advancing healthcare. Outside of work, San Francisco offers an exceptional lifestyle, with world-class dining, arts, and culture alongside easy access to Northern California's natural beauty, from coastal trails to wine country. The region's diverse communities support both personal fulfillment and professional growth. Equal Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.